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HEJ electric water heater — electric shock risk (0646/07)

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockJul 6, 2007

Hazard

The product poses a serious risk of electric shock because the cover of the electric heater does not ensure the protection against the water infiltration, causing a risk of electric shock. It should have an immersion coefficient of at least IPx7.In addition, it should be classified under Class I with respect to protection against electric shock, but it is classified under Class 0. This product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Measures taken

  • Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Electric heater for boiling water. The following information is available on the package: "Voltage 220-240V. Frequency 60 Hz. Power 1000W."

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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